Gorrissen Federspiel is noted for its representation of insurance and re-insurance companies, corporates, brokers, agents and sector intermediaries on the entire gamut insurance-related matters. The group’s broad practice ranges from insurance and re-insurance disputes to transactional, regulatory and specialist marine insurance work. Henriette Gernaa and Morten Nybom Bethe jointly head the department; Gernaa is experienced in commercial litigation, as well as international arbitration, whilst Nybom Bethe comes recommended for his ability at ‘navigating the pitfalls of the regulatory framework for insurance and insurance companies in a practical way’.
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‘They listen and provide top professional feedback. What is unique about the team is that they provide feedback on things we may not have asked or considered. Such a valuable characteristic which means I consider the firm a key adviser.’
‘Very good insight in the shipping industry and regulatory framework for insurance and insurance companies.’
'Morten Nybom Bethe provides insightful advice. Good at navigating the pitfalls of the regulatory framework for insurance and insurance companies in a practical way.’
‘Excellent service, highly qualified and impressive knowledge of the regulatory framework.’
‘Always looking for the best solution for the customer and excellent business understanding.’
‘Extensive knowledge and experience within the shipping industry.’
‘Extensive knowledge and experience within the shipping industry. Available 24/7 and quick response time.’
Key clients
- Intact Financial Corporation
- Deloitte Danmark
- FSN Capital Partners
- BUPA
- Uni-Tankers
- Scandlines
- West of England P&I
- Skuld P&I
- NorthStandard
- Havtrygd
- AP Møller Maersk A/S
- ITIC
- Fayard A/S
- Danske Bank
- PwC
Work highlights
- Representing leading Northern European private equity firm FSN Capital Partners in a complex, cross-border and highly publicised case worth USD 150 million revolving around FSN’s acquisition of Gram Equipment A/S.
- Representing Deloitte in bankruptcy proceedings instigated by several of the bankruptcy estates in the (former) OW Bunker group, the world's largest bunker supplier until its collapse in 2014.
- Presenting a highly complex claim based on gross negligence relating to the capsizing of the Danish shipyard Hirtshals Yard A/S (the “Yard”)’ floating dock which caused the flooding of modern fishing trawler HardHaus and led to damages exceeding NOK 55 million (approx. USD 6.7 million).
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Henriette Gernaa, Morten Nybom Bethe